UNCOVERED: 8 | History Defined

Even the largest group of genocide scholars says Gaza is a genocide. Why can’t the media?

The International Association of Genocide Scholars, the world’s largest body of genocide scholars with 500 academics including Holocaust experts, has voted overwhelmingly to recognise Israel’s war on Gaza as genocide. 

Newslaundry · Sep 2, 2025

Palestinians warned of a genocide in 2023. Why weren’t we believed?

Western academics now speak of ‘genocide’ with newfound authority. Why weren’t our voices enough?

The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2025

Why is the New Zealand government cutting Māori words from some school books?

Changes to readers for young children have sparked criticism from academics, authors and teachers, who have called it ‘an assault’ on Māori identity

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2025

Jewish staff at Scottish universities call for full divestment from Israel

A group of Jewish academics working at universities across Scotland have called on their employers to divest from Israel and de-adopt an…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2025

Leading academics call on Labour to overturn Palestine Action ban

LEADING academics and public intellectuals from around the world have signed an open letter calling on the UK Government to reverse the ban on…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2025

Hold the fries! How your favorite salty side can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes

The study found eating three servings of fries a week could increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 20 percent

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

UK academics studying topics sensitive to China face harassment, survey finds

Exclusive: university staff report being pressured to change teaching and are told that Chinese surveillance is rife

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025

Universities ‘on notice’ they could face penalties over free speech – minister

Baroness Jacqui Smith said the Government will ‘not tolerate the silencing of academics or students who voice legitimate views’.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

New law could see universities sanctioned if they fail to uphold free speech

The government says it will ‘not tolerate the silencing of academics or students who voice legitimate views’

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

Study to understand needs of children seeking help from NHS gender clinics

Academics from King’s College London will track up to 3,000 children as part of the research.

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025